English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is '2' i.e. at night.

Key Points

• The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time, which fits the context of the sentence.
• "At night" is a common phrase used to describe activities or events occurring during the nighttime.
• The preposition "in" is typically used for larger periods of time (e.g., in the morning, in the afternoon), not for specific points like night.
• The prepositions "on" and "into" do not fit the context of time in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is at night.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" - This preposition is used for larger periods of time, such as "in the morning" or "in the afternoon," and is not suitable for "night."
• Option 3: "on" - This preposition is used for days and dates, such as "on Monday" or "on the 5^th of July," and is not suitable for "night."
• Option 4: "into" - This preposition is generally used to indicate movement or direction, such as "into the room," and does not fit the context of time.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. in.

Key Points

• In English, the preposition 'in' is commonly used with parts of the day, such as 'in the morning', 'in the afternoon', and 'in the evening'.
• The preposition 'at' is typically used with specific times, such as 'at 7 AM' or 'at noon'.
• The preposition 'on' is generally used with days and dates, such as 'on Monday' or 'on July 4^th'.
• The other options 'along' and the absence of a preposition do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Option 4.

Additional Information

• at: This preposition is used for specific points in time, like 'at 7 AM'.
• on: This preposition is used with days and dates, such as 'on Monday' or 'on July 4^th'.
• along: This preposition is used to indicate movement in a line parallel to a reference point, like 'along the river'.
• The absence of a preposition would make the sentence grammatically incorrect and incomplete.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. on.

Key Points

• The preposition "on" is used to indicate that something is in a position above something else and touching it.
• In the context of the sentence, "on" is the most appropriate preposition as it indicates that the mark is physically located on the surface of the wall.
• The preposition "on" is commonly used to describe the placement of objects on surfaces, such as walls, tables, and floors.
• Other prepositions like "by," "into," and "from" do not accurately describe the relationship between the mark and the wall in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: on

Additional Information

• By: Indicates proximity or location next to something but not necessarily touching it. Example: "The chair is by the table."
• Into: Indicates movement from outside to a point inside something. Example: "She walked into the room."
• From: Indicates the point of origin or starting point of something. Example: "He came from the city."

The correct answer is '2' i.e. by.

Key Points

• When discussing modes of transportation, "by" is commonly used to indicate the means of travel.
• The phrase "by bus" is a standard expression in English to describe using a bus as the mode of transportation.
• "On bus" is not idiomatic in English; it would be correct to say "on a bus" if referring to being physically on the bus.
• The other options ("at bus" and "with bus") are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is by.

Additional Information

• On: This preposition is used for surfaces or positions. Example: "The book is on the table." It is not suitable for modes of transportation in this context.
• At: This preposition is used to indicate a specific location or point. Example: "She is at the bus stop." It is not suitable for indicating the means of transportation.
• With: This preposition is used to indicate accompaniment or possession. Example: "She went with her friend." It is not suitable for indicating the means of transportation.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'' i.e. 'to'.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, we are looking for a preposition that correctly fits the context.
• The preposition "to" is used to indicate the direction of an action or the recipient of an action, which fits perfectly in this context.
• The phrase "polite to someone" is a standard expression in English.
• Other prepositions such as "about," "by," and "of" do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'to'.

Additional Information

• About: This preposition is used to indicate the subject of a conversation or a topic, which does not fit in this context.

Example: We talked about the weather.

• By: This preposition is used to indicate the agent performing an action, usually in a passive sentence. It does not fit here.

Example: The book was written by the author.

• Of: This preposition is used to indicate belonging or a connection between two entities. It does not fit in this context.

Example: The color of the sky is blue.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'' i.e. with you.

Key Points

• The phrase "fed up" is commonly used with the preposition "with".
• "Fed up with" means being annoyed or tired of something or someone.
• Other prepositions do not convey the correct meaning in this context.
• Correct usage: "I'm fed up with you."

Therefore, the correct answer is with.

Additional Information

• By: Typically used to indicate the agent performing the action of the verb. Example: "The book was written by her."
• At: Used to indicate a specific location or time. Example: "I'll meet you at 5 PM."
• Until: Used to indicate a point in time up to which something occurs. Example: "I will wait until you arrive."

The correct answer is 'Option 3'' i.e. about the project.

Key Points

• The preposition "about" is used to indicate the subject of a discussion or conversation.
• In the context of the sentence, "We had a discussion" suggests a conversation regarding a specific topic.
• "About" is the most appropriate preposition to connect the discussion with the topic, which is "the project."
• Other prepositions like "beneath," "with," and "in" do not correctly convey the relationship between the discussion and the project.

Therefore, the correct answer is about.

Correct sentence: We had a discussion about the project.

Additional Information

• "Beneath" is used to indicate a lower position or location, which is not relevant to the context of the discussion.
• "With" is used to indicate association or accompaniment, but it does not correctly convey the subject of the discussion.
• "In" is used to indicate location or inclusion, which does not fit the context of discussing a topic.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'' i.e. of.

Key Points

• The phrase "capable of" is a standard collocation in English.
• It is used to indicate that someone has the ability or capacity to do something.
• Using "of" in this context correctly links the adjective "capable" with the action "winning."
• Other prepositions like "on," "at," or "until" do not fit the context or meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is of.

Additional Information

• Option 1: on - Generally used to indicate a surface or a specific day/date. It does not convey the intended meaning here.
• Option 2: at - Used to indicate a specific location or point in time. It does not fit the context of capability.
• Option 4: until - Used to denote a point in time up to which something continues. It is not appropriate for this context.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. into many languages.

Key Points

• The preposition "into" is used to indicate movement or transformation from one state to another.
• In the context of translation, "into" is the correct preposition to use when describing the change from one language to another.
• Other prepositions like "with," "on," and "along" do not convey the correct meaning in this context.
• The phrase "translated into many languages" is a standard expression in English.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'into'.

Additional Information

• Option 2: with - This preposition is used to indicate association or accompaniment, not transformation. Example: "He traveled with his friends."
• Option 3: on - This preposition is used to indicate position or location. Example: "The book is on the table."
• Option 4: along - This preposition is used to indicate movement in a line or direction. Example: "They walked along the river."

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'during'.

Key Points

• The sentence talks about meeting a family at a specific time when the speaker was on holiday.
• The preposition "during" is used to indicate a period or duration of time within which something happens.
• "During" fits correctly in the context as it specifies the time frame of the holiday when the meeting occurred.
• Other prepositions like "while," "into," and "by" do not fit the context as accurately as "during."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'during'.

Additional Information

• While: This preposition is used to indicate something happening at the same time as another event. "While" would imply simultaneous actions, which isn't the case here.
• Into: This preposition generally indicates movement or transformation. It does not fit the context of meeting someone during a holiday.
• By: This preposition is used to indicate the means or the agent performing an action or the proximity to a location or time. It does not appropriately indicate the timeframe of the holiday.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. a.

Key Points

• "Recession" refers to a specific economic event and should therefore include the definite article "the".
• "During recession" does not specify which recession, making the phrase vague.
• The correct phrase should be "During the recession" to provide proper context and clarity.
• Using definite articles with specific events is a common grammatical rule to ensure sentences are clear and correctly structured.

Therefore, the correct answer is- a.

Additional Information

• Option b: "many companies were compelled" is correct because it follows the correct structure and meaning.
• Option c: "to decrease their workforce" is correct because it accurately describes what companies did during the recession using proper verb and noun agreement.
• Option d: "No error" is incorrect because there is an error in part (a).

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• The phrase "due towards" is incorrect. The correct phrase should be "due to".
• "Due to" is a prepositional phrase that is used to give a reason or cause for something.
• In the given sentence, "due to" should be used to indicate the cause of the politicians parting ways.
• Therefore, the correct sentence should read: "The politicians parted ways due to ideological differences."

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence:

The politicians parted ways due to ideological differences.

Additional Information

 

• Option 1 (a): "The politicians" - This part is correct as it correctly identifies the subject of the sentence.
• Option 2 (b): "parted ways" - This part is also correct as it correctly describes the action taken by the politicians.
• Option 4 (d): "No error" - This option is incorrect because there is an error in part (c) of the sentence.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the verb form 'to described' is incorrect.
• The correct infinitive form should be 'to describe' instead of 'to described'.
• Infinitives are formed with 'to' followed by the base form of the verb.
• Using 'described' after 'to' makes the structure grammatically incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: The murder was too abominable to describe.

Additional Information

• If the subjects are both singular and are connected by the words "not/but, not, or, nor, neither/nor, either/or, not only/but also, etc." the verb is singular.
• Example: Either Sita or Geeta is to blame for the accident.
• If the subjects are both plurals and are connected by the words "not/but, not, or, nor, neither/nor, either/or, not only/but also, etc." the verb is plural.
• Example: Not only dogs but also cats are available at the shelter.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the plural form of the verb 'have' is incorrect.
• The subject of the sentence is 'Each new word', which is singular.
• When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular to maintain subject-verb agreement.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'has' should be used in place of the plural form 'have'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence:

Each new word in this book has a different meaning.

Additional Information

• If the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular to ensure correct subject-verb agreement.
• Option 1 (a) and Option 2 (b) do not contain any grammatical errors.
• Option 4 (d) is incorrect because there is an error in the sentence.
• The correct singular form of the verb 'has' should be used to match the singular subject 'Each new word'.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• The verb 'are' is incorrect because it does not agree with the singular subject 'news.'
• 'News' is an uncountable noun and should be treated as singular.
• The correct verb form for singular 'news' is 'is,' not 'are.'
• The sentence should read: "The news regarding the earthquake survivors is very disturbing."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: The news regarding the earthquake survivors is very disturbing.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (a): 'The news regarding' is correct. 'News' is a singular noun and 'regarding' is correctly used to indicate the subject matter.
• Option 2 (b): 'The earthquake survivors' is correct. It correctly identifies the group of people affected by the earthquake.
• Option 4 (d): 'No error' is incorrect because there is an error in part (c).

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. the part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• The term "equipments" is incorrect because "equipment" is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.
• Uncountable nouns like "equipment" are treated as singular and do not take an "s" at the end.
• The correct form should be "This equipment" or "These pieces of equipment" if you want to emphasize multiple items.
• Using the correct form ensures proper grammatical structure and clarity in the sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: These pieces of equipment must have cost a fortune.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (b): "must have" is correct as it indicates a strong possibility or assumption about the past.
• Option 3 (c): "cost a fortune" is correct as it means something is very expensive.
• Option 4 (d): "No error" is incorrect because there is indeed an error in the sentence, as explained.

The correct answer is 'Option (c)' i.e. 'doesn't he?'

Key Points

• The tag question "doesn't he?" does not match the main clause.
• The tag should be "does he?" because the main clause is negative ("doesn't").
• In English, a negative statement is followed by a positive tag question, and vice versa.
• The correct formula is "Prateek doesn't look well today, does he?"

Therefore, the correct answer is- doesn't he?

Additional Information

• Option 1 - a (Prateek doesn't): This part is correct and sets up a negative statement.
• Option 2 - b (look well today): This part is correctly describing how Prateek appears.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the singular form of the verb 'was' is incorrect.
• The structure of the sentence indicates that we are referring to "one of the most eloquent speeches," which implies a comparison among multiple speeches.
• The correct form should be "one of the most eloquent speeches" to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity.
• Therefore, the correct form should be "one of the most eloquent speeches".

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: It was one of the most eloquent speeches delivered by Swami Vivekananda.

Additional Information

• Option A: "It was one  - This part is correct as it sets the context for a selection among many.
• Option C: "delivered by Swami Vivekananda" - This part is also correct as it provides the detail of who delivered the speech.
• Option D: "No error" - This option is incorrect because there is an error in part B of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. a.

Key Points

• The phrase "He suffered" should be in the past continuous tense to indicate an ongoing condition.
• "Suffered" should be changed to "was suffering" to accurately reflect that the fever was ongoing at the time of the interview.
• Present continuous tense better fits the context of the sentence describing a state during a specific past event.
• Changing "suffered" to "was suffering" makes the sentence grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.

Therefore, the correct answer is- a.

Additional Information

• Option b: "When he was interviewed" is correct, describing the specific time at which the suffering occurred.
• Option c: "For the job" is correct, specifying the purpose of the interview.
• Option d: "No error" is incorrect because there is an error in part (a).

The correct answer is 'D' i.e. No error.

Key Points

• The sentence "She forced herself to eat." is grammatically correct.
• There are no errors in subject-verb agreement, tense, or pronoun usage in the sentence.
• The word "forced" is correctly used as a past tense verb.
• The reflexive pronoun "herself" correctly refers back to the subject "She".

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: She forced herself to eat.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (a): "She forced" is correct as it properly uses the past tense verb "forced".
• Option 2 (b): "herself" is correct as it is the appropriate reflexive pronoun for the subject "She".
• Option 3 (c): "to eat" is correct as it properly follows the verb "forced" to indicate the action.
• Option 4 (d): "No error" is the correct choice because the sentence is grammatically accurate.